Talking Point

What is Talking Point? 

Talking Point is an online support and discussion forum, for anyone affected by dementia. It's a place to ask for advice, share information, join in discussions and - most of all - feel supported.

The forum is managed by Alzheimer's Society and supported by our dedicated team of volunteer moderators.

The moderators greet new members of the forum, and provide guidance and support to members.

The Talking Point forum is not manned by professional advisers, and cannot provide medical or legal advice. Help is provided through shared experience and peer support.

How can I access Talking Point?

Anyone with a computer and internet access can browse the content of Talking Point.

If you need help registering with Talking Point take a look at our help video below

Some content is able to be viewed only by registered members, and only registered members may contribute to the content of the forum.

When can I access Talking Point?

Talking Point is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

How do I post a message on Talking Point?

You don't need to be a computer wizard to use Talking Point. Many new members begin by posting a message to introduce themselves, in the Support for people with dementia and their carers section of the forum.
You may prefer to browse the forum for a while, and simply read what others have written, before posting a message.

If you have any other questions about how to use Talking Point, how the forum works or what the rules are, a good place to start is the Talking Point Frequently Asked Questions.

Have a question about using Talking Point?

One of our Help Videos may have the answer.

Watch our help videos

By joining Talking Point you can:

• Get in touch with other people living with dementia: 78% of the 695 Talking Point users who responded to our annual survey last year agreed or strongly agreed that Talking Point helped them to feel less isolated
• Ask your own questions: 91% of forum users agreed or strongly agreed that Talking Point was a good source of information about dementia
• Get help and support: 87% of users agreed or strongly agreed that they found Talking Point helpful.

What forum members say about Talking Point

• 'TP and its participants are a life saver.'
• 'The knowledge available on this site is invaluable.Great stuff.'
• 'This forum has been a lifeline to me. I would not have coped without it. To me it is simply the best forum on the internet.'
• 'Much comfort can be found here - just knowing you are not alone and that there are people just like you waiting to lift you up when you feel low helps tremendously.'